The Lady Gambles

The Lady Gambles (1949)

Once she was someone's wife ... now she's just someone's luck !

  • Genre: Drama
  • Release Date: 1949-05-20
  • User Rating: 6/10 from 32 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 39min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Universal International Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Michael Gordon
star 6/10
From 32 Ratings
6.6

Summary

When Joan Boothe accompanies husband-reporter David to Las Vegas, she begins gambling to pass the time while he is doing a story. Encouraged by the casino manager, she gets hooked on gambling, to the point where she "borrows" David's expense money to pursue her addiction. This finally breaks up their marriage, but David continues trying to help her.

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  • Barbara Stanwyck

    as Joan Phillips Boothe
  • Robert Preston

    as David Boothe
  • Stephen McNally

    as Horace Corrigan
  • Edith Barrett

    as Ruth Phillips
  • John Hoyt

    as Dr. Rojac
  • Elliott Sullivan

    as Barky
  • John Harmon

    as Frenchy
  • Philip Van Zandt

    as Chuck (as Phil Van Zandt)
  • Leif Erickson

    as Tony
  • Curt Conway

    as Bank Clerk
  • Houseley Stevenson

    as Pawnbroker
  • Don Beddoe

    as Mr. Dennis Sutherland
  • Nana Bryant

    as Mrs. Dennis Sutherland
  • Tony Curtis

    as Bellboy (as Anthony Curtis)
  • Peter Leeds

    as Jack Harris - Hotel Clerk
  • Frank Moran

    as Murphy
  • Esther Howard

    as Gross Lady
  • John Indrisano

    as Bert
  • Harry 'Snub' Pollard

    as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
  • Leo Anthony

    as Dealer (uncredited)
  • Polly Bailey

    as Woman at Slot Machine (uncredited)
  • William Bailey

    as Croupier (uncredited)
  • Al Bain

    as Dice Shooter (uncredited)
  • Edward Biby

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Willie Bloom

    as Doorman (uncredited)
  • Peter Brocco

    as Horse Player (uncredited)
  • Ralph Brooks

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • George Calliga

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • George M. Carleton

    as Macllwaine, Poker Player (uncredited)
  • Douglas Carter

    as Clerk (uncredited)
  • Bill Cartledge

    as Johnny - Jockey (uncredited)
  • Jack Chefe

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • James Conaty

    as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
  • Heinie Conklin

    as Joe - Gambler (uncredited)
  • Jack Curtis

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Kenneth Cutler

    as Clerk (uncredited)
  • Watson Downs

    as Lovett (uncredited)
  • Elmer Doyea

    as Faro Dealer (uncredited)
  • Jimmie Dundee

    as Dice Player (uncredited)
  • Ella Ethridge

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Franklyn Farnum

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Adolph Faylauer

    as Horse Player (uncredited)
  • Eddie Fetherston

    as Horse Player (uncredited)
  • Sam Finn

    as Dealer (uncredited)
  • Charles Fogel

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Joe Gilbert

    as Stickman (uncredited)
  • James Gonzalez

    as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
  • Harold Goodwin

    as Westerner (uncredited)
  • Dick Gordon

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Jack Gordon

    as Dealer (uncredited)
  • Beatrice Gray

    as Nurse (uncredited)
  • Robert Haines

    as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
  • Bobby Hale

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Sherry Hall

    as Horse Player (uncredited)
  • Stuart Hall

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Sam Harris

    as Gambling Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • George Hoagland

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • Shep Houghton

    as Casino Patron (uncredited)
  • William Hudson

    as Horse Player (uncredited)
  • Donald Kerr

    as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
  • Donna La Barr

    as B Girl (uncredited)
  • Mike Lally

    as Stickman (uncredited)
  • Perc Launders

    as Roulette Croupier (uncredited)
Writing Oscar Saul Story
Editing Milton Carruth Editor
Writing Halsted Welles Adaptation
Production Michael Kraike Producer
Camera Russell Metty Director of Photography
Writing Lewis Meltzer Story
Directing Michael Gordon Director
Sound Frank Skinner Original Music Composer
Costume & Make-Up Orry-Kelly Costume Design
Art Russell A. Gausman Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up Bud Westmore Makeup Artist
Costume & Make-Up Joan St. Oegger Hairstylist
Sound Leslie I. Carey Sound
Sound Corson Jowett Sound
Art Ruby R. Levitt Set Decoration
Art Alexander Golitzen Art Direction
Writing Roy Huggins Screenplay
Crew David S. Horsley Special Effects
Directing Frank Shaw Assistant Director
Costume & Make-Up Robert Ewing Makeup Artist
Production Lew Leary Production Manager
Camera Richard Walling Still Photographer
Sound Ethmer Roten Musician
Costume & Make-Up Lillian Burkhart Hairstylist
Lighting Max Nippell Gaffer
Directing Dorothy Hughes Script Supervisor
Camera Dean Paup Grip
Costume & Make-Up Joan Joseff Costume Designer
Camera William Cooper Smith Camera Operator
Camera Philip H. Lathrop Camera Operator

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